Living Well After A Stroke
The month of May is traditionally Stroke Awareness Month in this country, and that means now is the time of year to increase your awareness of this medical condition, and what you can do to help lessen your chances of experiencing it. If you’ve already had a stroke,...
Living with Arthritis – A Guide for Seniors
Given that the month of May is Arthritis Awareness Month, now is a great time to consider how seniors can cope with the pain and discomfort of living with arthritis. There are actually quite a few simple daily activities you can undertake in an effort to relieve the...
Let’s Talk About Neuropathy: What it is and How to Manage It
May 12th through May 16th is National Neuropathy Awareness Week in this country. During that week supporters will be trying to raise consciousness about exactly what neuropathy is and what can be done to handle it. A great many people are affected by neuropathy, and...
Why You Should Be Gardening Into Your Senior Years
Appropriately enough, April is National Garden Month, and that’s the time when most people in the country can expect winter weather to begin fading away so that springtime activities can be started. There is much to be gained from gardening activities, apart from the...
The Effects Of Alcohol For Those Over 65
National Alcohol Awareness Month is April, and it’s sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) in an effort to educate the public about the #1 health issue in America today, which is dependence on alcohol. Individuals over the age of...
Stress-Relieving Tips For Better Health
April is National Stress Awareness Month, and for most people, it probably couldn’t come at a better time. There are all kinds of things that people are obliged to do in the springtime, for instance, spring cleaning, yard pick up, home maintenance from winter weather,...
Embracing The Benefits Of Occupational Therapy For Seniors
April is Occupational Therapy Month, making this a good time to start preparing for the time of year when greater emphasis is placed on occupational therapy for seniors. As people age, it can become more difficult to do some of the same things they did with ease at a...